Public Polic




Colorado State Standard

Learning Outcome

4.3c Explain how to monitor and influence public policy (DOK 1-2)
Monitor and record the progress of three policies and log it over a large length of time. And Explain the process to the class and talk about how this policy was and could have been influenced by the public.
Background:Current News on monitoring policy and how the public makes a difference.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/us/house-questions-homeland-security-program-on-social-media.html

Local Government Monitor Policies: RMA and Local Governments http://www.qp.org.nz/monitoring/effective-monitor.php#whatmonitor
How to Influence Policy – using MS as example: http://www.msif.org/docs/How_to_influence_public_policy.pdf




Learning Goal
Directions
Resources

Monday, February 27, 2012
Find current events that are affecting public policy.
Research current events, dealing with monitoring and public policy.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Read and highlighted, public policy notes
Handout

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Explain using an essay format how to monitor and influence public policy
What is public policy, how is it monitored and who influences policy?Five paragraphs would be best, one defining and setting the stage, three answering the specific questions and a summary paragraph. Each paragraph needs a statement supported by more specific information and backed up with examples from yesterdays reading.
Use notes and resources from yesterday

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Standard 4.3c: Explain how to monitor and influence public policy
Use **http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CGA-LegislativeCouncil/CLC/1200536135630** to fill out this worksheet.







Monday, March 5, 2012

Discussion/Participation points - if missed this in class write a short essay summarizing a variety of perspectives.


Tuesday, March 6, 2012




Wednesday, March 7, 2012




Thursday, March 8, 2012